A U.S. official said the two sides have reached an initial deal to restore access to the vital shipping route, according to the New York Times.
The United States and Iran have agreed in principle to a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz (a key global shipping chokepoint), a U.S. official said according to the New York Times. The reported breakthrough concerns one of the world’s most important energy transit routes, which is closely watched by markets because disruptions can affect oil flows, shipping costs, and broader risk sentiment.